Remembered my neighbor's fancy new gutters last spring. They looked great until that huge storm in May, then water just poured over the sides like a waterfall. Turns out a few hangers in the back had pulled loose right away.

Man that sucks, it's the worst when a trusty tool just quits. What did you end up getting as a replacement? I had my favorite cordless drill smoke itself right in the middle of a big closet install. I was so annoyed I just bought the same model again, couldn't even think about learning a new one. Sometimes you just gotta stick with what you know works.

Yeah, it totally can. You see it a lot with teams that have to solve tough problems together. That shared stress turns into inside jokes and then people start a group text about random stuff. Next thing you know, a few folks are grabbing beers on a Friday or watching the game together. The work bond becomes a real one without anyone forcing it, lol.

@olivia_mitchell45, glad it works until summer melts everything.

I used to make big Costco runs every two weeks thinking it was smarter. My fridge would end up with half a bag of slimy spinach and cheese that went moldy before we finished it. Switching to weekly trips to my neighborhood Safeway completely changed that. Now I only buy what fits in one reusable bag, and I probably throw out 75% less food. The weirdest part is I spend less overall because I'm not tempted by bulk deals on things we don't really need.